Litigation and Injunctions Against Use Due to Intellectual Property Infringement
First written in FY2018. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
156 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「If the Company's group infringes a third party's intellectual property rights without recognizing the infringement due to discrepancies in the interpretation of the scope of intellectual property rights or contractual terms, the Group may face litigation for intellectual property infringement, claims for injunctions against use and other actions from third parties.」
The risk of litigation and injunctions against use arising from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights has been maintained. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, if the Company's group infringes a third party's intellectual property rights without recognizing the infringement due to discrepancies in the interpretation of the scope of intellectual property rights or contractual terms, the Group may face litigation for intellectual property infringement, claims for injunctions against use and other actions from third parties.」
The risk of litigation and injunctions against use arising from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights has been maintained. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「However, if the Company's group infringes a third party's intellectual property rights without recognizing the infringement due to discrepancies in the interpretation of the scope of intellectual property rights or contractual terms, the Group may face litigation for intellectual property infringement, claims for injunctions against use and other actions from third parties.」
The filing identifies as risks the possibility of third-party lawsuits and claims for injunctions against use concerning intellectual property rights in service and product names, and the resulting impact on business performance and business development.